Emergency Out of Hours Contacts

Should you have an emergency situation out of normal office hours we would ask that you contact the relevant tradesman directly (please note the tradesmen will use their discretion as to what is classified as an emergency)

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I’ve just got the keys to my new property, what do I need to check?

Its so exciting, your property purchase has completed and you are the owner of a new property. You’ve just picked up the keys, and whether you have bought it as an investment to use as a buy to let, or you are planning on moving in yourself, there are some really important things you need to check as soon as you move in.

I thought it would be helpful to create a checklist to remind new homeowners what they need to check – I’m guiltier than most for being over-excited but you have a set time frame for reporting any issues which there might be in the property, its normally 5 days you have to report them to the sellers solicitors, if something which should be working is not, so it’s important that you are focused!

Check the locks are working and you have been given a working key for every lock, outhouse, bin store, communal area

Take meter readings of gas and electricity

Test the heating system and all radiators are working

Test the hot water is hot ( in all outlets) and cold water is working in all outlets

If you do come across something which isn’t as expected you should report it to your solicitor, it might be something which the seller needs to address as it may form part of your contract. The property should be empty, there shouldn’t be any of the former owners possessions left in the property (unless agreed of course!) it’s so nice when you get the property all clean and tidy, which is most of the time, but if it needs a clean, it’s normally the buyer who would have to arrange it unfortunately!

Happy Customers

Dear Laura and Caroline, Many thanks to you and the rest of the Fineholm team in the sales department. I feel blessed to have worked with such a professional team who addressed all my questions and concerns promptly. I will for sure not hesitate to recommend your services to my friends and family.

Cristian (Vendor & Landlord)

Thanks so much Becci. Has been a real pleasure working with Fineholm – please pass my thanks on to the team and Laura. I will be sure to recommend you to anyone in Glasgow selling a flat!

Julie Foster (vendor)

Thanks for your help with all this...I've actually been really impressed with Fine Holm throughout. If and when I'm back in Glasgow I will certainly be in touch